Chapter 1 Vocab

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Term
 Lesson
 Definition
Coefficient
Number that goes with a variable
Conditional Statement
If-than Statement
Continuous Function
function that can be graphed with a straight line
Coordinate System
Grid formed by the intersection of the vertical and horizontal number lines
Counterexample
Instead of proving an If-than statement true sometimes it is easier to prove it false
Discrete Function
a function of points that are not connected
Dependent Variable
its value depends on the value of an independent variable
Domain
the X coordinate on a graph
Function
when you put a number in you get the same number out each time
Hypothesis
prediction
Identity
an equation that is true for every value of the variable
Independent Variable
the variable in a function with a value that is subject to choice
Like Terms
terms that have the same variable or exponent
Open Sentence
mathematical statement with more than one variable
Order of Operations
(P)Parenthesis (E) Exponents (M) Multiplication (D) Division (A) Addition (S) Subtraction
Power
another word for exponent/x to the __ power EX. 5 to the 10th power
Range
the Y coordinate on a graph
Replacement Set
A set of numbers from which replacements for a variable may be chosen
Solution Set
The set of elements from the replacement set that make an open sentence true
Variable
letter replacing a number

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